Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the BMW iX side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at ₹369,899, while the BMW iX is priced at ₹11,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the BMW iX's N/A (Electric), producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V car battery | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 111.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | — | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 2530 kg (xDrive50) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes - Integrated LED |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
